I Dont Partake In Assembly-line Convenience. I

Music Is The Great Connector.

Oh God Almighty, Another Detroit Monster Is Chad Smith Of The Chili Peppers. Their Music Is Intoxicating Between Flea And Chad Smith. They're Contemporary Because They're Still Making Good Records, But I Don't Think There's Anything New That Has A Groove And Soulfulness. The Chili Peppers Just Stink Of Soul-and That's The Ultimate Compliment. They Continue What James Brown Created.

I Stand Humbled On Bended Knee But, Of Course, The Response To That Would Be 'duh!' And To Be Given That Incredible Honor Means That I Represent The Piss And Vinegar, The Energy, The Defiance, The Musicality Of The Funk Brothers And Motown And Mitch Ryder And Bob Seger, Brownsville Station And Grand Funk Railroad And Eminem And Jack White And Kid Rock - Are You Kidding Me?

I Surround Myself With Positive, Productive People Of Good Will And Decency.

If You Want Less Of Something, Tax It. If You Want More Of Something, Don't Tax It Or Reduce The Tax Burden.